Total costs up year-over-year: Nulogx
TORONTO, Ont. –The total cost for ground transportation for Canadian shipper went up slightly, 0.3% in May compared to April according to the latest results published by the Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate index, which excludes the impact…
Maverick Offers Bonus For Experienced Drivers
Maverick Transportation is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to entice experienced drivers to the company.
Ambient sonic booms for sleep
“Compromise. It’s important” trying to get some sleep at home: “I became wholly dependent upon ambient sleep noise apps on the road. My name is Wendy, and I’m addicted to ‘rain on the back porch.'”
Trucking HR Canada encourages trucking industry to participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day
OTTAWA, Ont.— Trucking HR Canada announced today that it has joined The Learning Partnership, a national organization dedicated to promoting and advancing publicly funded education, to champion this year’s Take Our Kids to Work Day. This year the event that sees…
New FMCSA guidance allows states to accept commercial learner’s permit applications from any out-of-state drivers
The guidance issued this week is in line with FMCSA’s final rule issued Oct. 13, 2016, that amended CDL regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into the trucking industry. Previously, states could only accept out-of-state applications from military personnel, but the new guidance applies to all drivers.
Ryder names winner of Top Tech competition
MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System today announced that the 2017 Top Technician title and $50,000 cash prize have been awarded to Robert Gonzalez. The Ryder Top Tech Recognition Program for North America, designed to identify, recognize, and reward Ryder’s top…
Partners in Business tip: Track personal miles for tax savings
You can deduct mileage on your personal vehicle if you make a business-related trip. It could help you cut your tax bill when tax time comes.
Toyo Tire introduces new on/off road drive tire
RICHMOND, B.C. — Toyo Tire Canada introduced a new on/off road drive tire this week, called the M588. This new medium truck tire has been designed specifically for severe service applications in the Canadian market. It is a heavy duty…
ELDs on the market today
With many more ELDs having self-certified, here’s the most recent update to Overdrive’s electronic-log comparison chart, offering quick looks at more than 50 electronic logging devices on the market ahead of FMCSA’s ELD mandate compliance date.
Pork rind maker giving away $2,500 in trucker photo contest benefiting St. Christopher’s
Southern Recipe, a pork rind maker, is showing its appreciation for truckers by hosting a “Rig on the Road” photo contest, the prize for which is $2,500 cash. It’s also giving away thousands to the St. Christopher’s fund.